by Tara L. Cole | Mar 21, 2019 | Adults, Apps, Moms, Resources, Women
Many mornings it’s a struggle to find time to spend with God. I wake up late, my sons wake up early, I’m sick, or for some other reason, I’m short on time for my quiet time than I would like. This is why I love the First 5 app from Proverbs31 Ministries. It’s a free...
by Tara L. Cole | Mar 18, 2019 | Abide, Parents
So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat it.” Luke 22:8 I have three sons. Getting them to sit down for devotional time can be a challenge. Okay, “challenge” is mild. It can be impossible with their little bodies...
by Tara L. Cole | Mar 14, 2019 | Adults, Bible Study, Books, Resources, Women
Sometimes when I read the Bible, it is hard to make connections or to understand what I’m reading. This is where I love Stacey Thacker’s Girlfriends Guide to the Bible series. In her newest book in the series, When Grace Walks In, she leads us on a study of Ephesians....
by Tara L. Cole | Mar 7, 2019 | Adults, Parents, Resources
This was the message I didn’t know I needed to hear. As a mom, many days I find myself thinking, “I can’t do this!” Brooke McGlothlin’s message in Gospel Centered Mom: The Freeing Truth About What Your Kids Really Need, was a resounding, “Yes, that’s right! On...
by Tara L. Cole | Feb 28, 2019 | Adults, Music, Resources
Oh, friends! In the last year, I have discovered Christy Nockels’ music. It is such a sweet, calming breath to my day. Her most recent CD Be Held is just like being held in a peaceful embrace. I love to listen to it while I’m writing (like right now!), doing dishes,...
by Tara L. Cole | Feb 21, 2019 | Bible Study, Devotionals, Kids, Prayer, Resources
Wise for Salvation by Christie Thomas is a devotional book for ages 1-6. It’s not just a Bible storybook, though it does have many, many Bible stories in it. Instead, it looks at a single Bible story for five days and allows your kids to interact with that story in a...